Summary - 1 BALA ROAD CHELTENHAM GL51 3EX
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Three-bedroom semi with scope for extension and value uplift.
Large corner plot with generous front and rear gardens
Driveway parking for multiple vehicles, off‑street convenience
Requires full modernisation throughout, sold as seen
Non‑standard Hawksley construction; limited mortgage lenders
Electric storage heaters and pre‑2002 double glazing (EPC E)
Freehold tenure; Council Tax Band A (very cheap)
Convenient Warden Hill location close to schools and transport
An opportunity to create clear value in a well-located, three-bedroom semi on a large corner plot. The house requires full modernisation, so it will suit buyers comfortable with a refurbishment project or cash/investor purchasers who can navigate non-standard construction lending. Its generous gardens and driveway parking for multiple vehicles are strong assets for extension or conversion (subject to consents).
Internally the layout is conventional: a full-depth reception/dining room, kitchen with garden access, downstairs cloakroom, three bedrooms and a single bathroom. Original mid‑20th-century features are minimal; the property has electric storage heating and pre‑2002 double glazing, so heating and insulation upgrades are likely if you intend to improve energy performance (current EPC E).
Important practical points are stated plainly: the house is of non‑standard Hawksley construction which restricts mortgage options for many lenders, and the property is offered chain free and sold as seen. For buyers prepared to carry out works, the large plot, off‑street parking and popular Warden Hill location offer scope to increase value quickly.
Location benefits include easy access to local shops, buses and a range of well‑rated primary and secondary schools. Council Tax Band A and low local crime add running‑cost advantages while there is no flooding risk recorded for the postcode.
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